Program Overview

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Introduction to the University Program

The University Program in Orthodontics, specialized in In-Office Aligners, is a comprehensive course designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality orthodontic care using the latest aligner technology.

Program Objectives

The program aims to:

• Teach participants the indications for treatment with aligners
• Counsel practitioners on how to integrate aligner treatment into their daily practice
• Share the experience of experienced practitioners in aligner treatment
• Teach the biomechanical bases of aligner treatments
• Inform participants about the limits of dental movements with aligners
• Teach participants how to use auxiliaries in case of limit exceedance
• Teach the steps of digital setup realization
• Teach participants how to manipulate 3D printers
• Teach participants how to fabricate aligners
• Teach participants how to manage a clinical case

Program Organization

The program consists of 100 hours of teaching over one academic year, divided into:

• Theoretical teaching: 64 hours
• Practical teaching: 36 hours The program is delivered through 6 seminars of 2 days each, which can be attended in person or remotely. The teaching is provided in both English and French, with simultaneous translation.

Program Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Theoretical bases of aligner treatments
• Selection of cases for aligner treatment
• Digital workflow
• Communication with the patient
• Treatment of malocclusions in the sagittal, transversal, and vertical planes
• Correction of dental crowding
• Treatments requiring dental extractions
• Surgical-orthodontic treatments
• Multidisciplinary treatments: ortho-paro-prostheses
• Management of treatment and resolution of potential complications
• Aligners with shape memory: properties, indications, and uses

Practical Program

The practical program includes:

• Realization of digital setups: preparation of impressions, dental movements, addition of attachments, creation of steps
• Export for 3D printing, thermoforming, and cutting of aligners
• Choice of thermoforming material
• Learning of direct impression of aligners

Clinical Program

The clinical program includes:

• A case treated by the practitioner

Target Audience

The program is designed for:

• Holders of the French state diploma of Doctor of Dental Surgery, specialists in Orthopedic Dentofacial
• Holders of the French state diploma of Doctor of Dental Surgery, practicing exclusive orthopedic dentofacial
• Holders of a foreign diploma allowing the practice of dental surgery and orthopedic dentofacial

Admission Criteria

Admission is by selection, based on the study of application files, including:

• Scan of diploma
• CV
• Letter of motivation The promotion is limited to 40 registered participants per year.

Validation of the Program

The program is validated through:

• Written exam
• Practical case
• Mandatory attendance at all teaching sessions

Faculty

The program is taught by a team of experienced professionals, including:

• Pr Victorin Ahossi, PU, Chef de Service Odontologie CHU Dijon
• Dr Arlette Oueiss, Spécialiste qualifiée en Orthopédie dento-faciale et orthodontie
• Pr Ramzi Haddad, Spécialiste qualifié en Orthopédie dento-faciale et orthodontie, CHU Dijon
• Dr Akim Benattia, Spécialiste qualifié en Orthopédie dento-faciale et orthodontie, Secrétaire général de la Société Française d'Orthodontie par Aligneurs